Industry Reviews & Awards

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Subaru Brand Reviews and Awards

Subaru. Kelley Blue Book’s Most Trusted Brand for five years running.

All tested 2019 Subaru models with EyeSight® and Steering Responsive Headlights are an IIHS Top Safety Pick.

Subaru is the 2019 Top Brand for Residual Value

Subaru vehicles hold their value better than any other brand for four years running, according to ALG.

[1] ALG named Subaru the 2016–2019 Top Mainstream Brand for Residual Value. Award based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2016–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

Subaru is rated #1 in owner satisfaction, according to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

Subaru has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own of all brands for 2019, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Newsweek has named Subaru one of the Most Desired Automotive Brands.

Built to Last

97% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[2] Based on IHS Markit U.S. vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2009-2018 ending in December 2018.

Best Selling

Subaru has the best-selling all-wheel drive cars in America for the past 10 years.

[3] Based on IHS Markit total registrations among all-wheel drive vehicles from January 2009-December 2018.

Rally America Champions

Subaru Rally Team USA is the 2018 American Rally Association overall champion. In fact, Subaru Rally Team USA has 12 overall Rally America and American Rally Association championship titles.

[4] The Subaru Rally Team USA has won overall Rally America and American Rally Association championships twelve times between 2006-2018.

Proud to be Zero Landfill

Subaru was the first automotive plant in the U.S. to achieve zero-landfill status. All Subaru vehicles are built in zero-landfill plants, where 100% of waste is recycled or turned into electricity.

Impreza

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with EyeSight® and Steering Responsive Headlights

The 2019 Subaru Impreza received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS when equipped with EyeSight and Steering Responsive Headlights.

The 2019 Subaru Impreza retains its value better than any other vehicle in its class

According to ALG, the Impreza has the highest residual value in its class for three years running.

[1] Based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2017– 2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

Built to Last

97% of Subaru Impreza cars sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[2] Based on IHS Markit U.S. vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2009-2018 ending in December 2018.

5-Star Safety

The 2019 Subaru Impreza earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

[3] Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

Best Selling

The Subaru Impreza is the best-selling all-wheel drive car in America for the past 10 years.

[4] Based on IHS Markit U.S. total registrations cumulative over 10 years among all-wheel drive cars from January 2009-December 2018.

Best Retained Value

The 2019 Subaru Impreza is an Edmunds Best Retained Value® Award winner.

Class-Leading Interior Volume

The Subaru Impreza has the largest passenger volume in its class.

[5] Based on passenger volume information from OEM websites and Edmunds for MY2018 vehicles within the Non-Luxury Traditional Compact segment. Segment definition as of August 31, 2018, supplied by IHS Markit.

BRZ

Built to Last

97% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[1] Based on IHS Markit U.S. vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2009-2018 ending in December 2018.

Subaru is the 2019 Top Brand for Residual Value

Subaru vehicles hold their value better than any other brand for four years running, according to ALG.

[2] ALG named Subaru the 2016–2019 Top Mainstream Brand for Residual Value. Award based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2016–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

WRX-STI

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with EyeSight® and Steering Responsive Headlights

The 2019 Subaru WRX received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS when equipped with EyeSight and Steering Responsive Headlights.

The 2019 Subaru WRX retains its value better than any other vehicle in its class

According to ALG, the WRX has the highest residual value in its class for five years running.

[1] Based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2015–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

Longest-lasting

The Subaru WRX is the longest-lasting turbocharged vehicle in its class.

[2] Based on the average of vehicles in operation vs. new registrations for each model year using IHS Markit data ending in December 2018 for turbocharged vehicles in the Non-Luxury Sport segment for MY2009-2018.

Best Retained Value

The 2019 Subaru WRX is an Edmunds Best Retained Value® Award winner.

Fastest Growing Vehicle

The Subaru WRX is the fastest-growing vehicle in its class over the past 10 years.

[3] Based on IHS Markit U.S. Total Registration volume percentage gain for 2008–2017 vehicles within the Non-Luxury Sport segment.

Legacy

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Steering Responsive Headlights

The 2019 Subaru Legacy received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS when equipped with Steering Responsive Headlights.

The Subaru Legacy has the Best Resale Value in its class for 2019, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Built to Last

96% of Subaru Legacy vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[1] Based on IHS Markit U.S. vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2009-2018 ending in December 2018.

Best Selling

The Subaru Legacy is the best-selling all-wheel drive midsize sedan for the past 10 years.

[2] Based on IHS Markit U.S. total registrations for all-wheel drive sedans in the Non-Luxury Traditional Midsize segment from January 2009-December 2018.

5-Star Safety

The 2019 Subaru Legacy earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

[3] Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

Forester

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick

The 2019 Subaru Forester retains its value better than any other vehicle in its class

According to ALG, the Forester has the highest residual value in its class for four years running.

[1] Based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2016–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

The 2019 Subaru Forester has received the AutoWeb Buyer’s Choice Award for Best Midsize SUV.

The 2019 Subaru Forester has been named the Best Compact SUV for Families, according to U.S. News & World Report.

“Finding a charging station in the middle of nowhere is no longer an issue, since you can use regenerative braking and/or the Charge mode while driving to keep a steady charge on hand for normal scoots around your neighborhood.”

Outback

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Steering Responsive Headlights

The 2019 Subaru Outback received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS when equipped with Steering Responsive Headlights.

The Subaru Outback has the Best Resale Value in its class for 2019, according to Kelley Blue Book.

Built to Last

98% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[1] Based on IHS Markit vehicles in operation as of December 2018 for MY2009-2018 vs. total new registrations of those vehicles.

The 2019 Subaru Outback retains its value better than any other vehicle in its class

According to ALG, the Outback has the highest residual value in its class for five years running.

[2] Based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2015–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

5-Star Safety

The 2019 Subaru Outback earned top marks with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

[3] Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

Best Selling

The Subaru Outback is the best-selling all-wheel drive vehicle in its class for the past 10 years.

[4] Based on IHS Markit U.S. total registrations for all-wheel drive vehicles in the Non-Luxury Midsize Utility segment from January 2009-December 2018.

A 2018 Best Family Car

Parents magazine and Edmunds have named the Outback a Best Family Car of 2018.

[5] Parents is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation, and Edmunds and the Edmunds’ car logo are registered trademarks of Edmunds.com, Inc. Used with permission.

Ascent

A 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Steering Responsive Headlights

The 2019 Subaru Ascent received the highest possible safety rating from IIHS when equipped with Steering Responsive Headlights.

The 2019 Subaru Ascent was named a Best New Car by Autotrader.

WardsAuto has named the Subaru Ascent a 2018 Wards 10 Best User Experience winner.

The Subaru Ascent is a Car and Driver Editor's Choice award winner.

"There it is, the best family SUV in its class."

Subaru is the 2019 Top Brand for Residual Value

Subaru vehicles hold their value better than any other brand for four years running, according to ALG.

[1] ALG named Subaru the 2016–2019 Top Mainstream Brand for Residual Value. Award based on ALG’s residual value forecasts for the 2016–2019 model years. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data (www.alg.com).

Built to Last

97% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today.

[2] Based on IHS Markit U.S. vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2009-2018 ending in December 2018.

Best Selling

Subaru has the best-selling all-wheel drive cars in America for the past 10 years.

[3] Based on IHS Markit total registrations among all-wheel drive vehicles from January 2009-December 2018.